Classic Film Weekend: More Pre-Code Cartoons w/ historian Jerry Beck
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More Pre-Code Cartoons
Presented by animation historian Jerry Beck
Join us for a wild ride through the forgotten corners of early 1930s animation! Before the Hays Code cleaned up Hollywood, cartoons were just as wild, surreal and outrageous as live-action films — sometimes even more so. Animation historian Jerry Beck — a professor at CalArts, UCLA and USC, and author of more than 15 books on classic cartoons — presents a handpicked lineup of his favorite pre-Code animated shorts, with an emphasis on the weird, the rare and the wonderful. Expect jazz-fueled antics and flapper-era flair from obscure studios most modern audiences have never heard of. Jerry’s lively introductions will dive into the hidden history of these long-lost gems, the feature films they accompanied in theaters and how they reflected the Depression-era zeitgeist. Whether you are an animation aficionado or just grew up loving Saturday morning cartoons, this program offers a rare chance to experience these boundary-pushing classics as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen!
*Please note: This cartoon program includes content that is not suitable for children.
Part of AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: For the full lineup visit: https://silver.afi.com/classic-film-weekend/
Presented by animation historian Jerry Beck
Join us for a wild ride through the forgotten corners of early 1930s animation! Before the Hays Code cleaned up Hollywood, cartoons were just as wild, surreal and outrageous as live-action films — sometimes even more so. Animation historian Jerry Beck — a professor at CalArts, UCLA and USC, and author of more than 15 books on classic cartoons — presents a handpicked lineup of his favorite pre-Code animated shorts, with an emphasis on the weird, the rare and the wonderful. Expect jazz-fueled antics and flapper-era flair from obscure studios most modern audiences have never heard of. Jerry’s lively introductions will dive into the hidden history of these long-lost gems, the feature films they accompanied in theaters and how they reflected the Depression-era zeitgeist. Whether you are an animation aficionado or just grew up loving Saturday morning cartoons, this program offers a rare chance to experience these boundary-pushing classics as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen!
*Please note: This cartoon program includes content that is not suitable for children.
Part of AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: For the full lineup visit: https://silver.afi.com/classic-film-weekend/
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AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, AFI Silver Theater, 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3916, United States
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